It Is Finished

When Jesus was on the cross, He spoke. In John 19:30 it says, "When he had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." This is not a statement of loss, but a statement of victory. Jesus knew that His death would do some important things for us believers. First and foremost: Jesus died in our place, so that we might have an abundant life. He took the cost of our sin, which is death, and paid it in-full. He redeemed us from the curse that Adam's sin had brought upon the world, and Jesus’ work is finished! There is nothing else that needs to be done. Salvation is His free gift to all believers. Secondly: He destroyed the work of the evil one. We do have an enemy, but he is a defeated enemy. When Jesus laid down His life, He made the Holy Spirit available to all of us. We no longer fight alone against our enemy, but God's Holy Spirit works inside of us and fights with us. When Jesus cried, "It is finished," He meant it! Receive your victory today!

Pastor Jason Anderson
Living Word Bible Church
Scottsdale | Mesa | Ahwatukee